California-headquartered autonomous mobility specialist Kodiak AI has announced that it is to begin international operations with a new pilot operation at West Fraser Timber‘s log-hauling operations in Alberta, Canada, where trucks will be deployed equipped with its Kodiak Driver AI-powered autonomous driving system.

In the initial phase of work, Kodiak will pilot the use of its self-driving technology to transport timber from forest sites to one of West Fraser’s Alberta processing facilities in Western Canada later this year. Results of the pilot will be used to inform any future long-term deployment of Kodiak Driver-equipped trucks for commercial driverless operations.

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The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced the adoption of additional autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations. These rules are the result of an extensive public comment and review process. Under the updated regulations, AV manufacturers may now apply for permits to test and deploy heavy-duty autonomous vehicle technology on California roadways.

The rules also expand safety and oversight requirements for all classes of AVs, enabling law enforcement agencies to cite AV companies for moving violations committed by their vehicles, requiring AV companies to respond to first responder calls within 30 seconds, and authorizing local emergency officials to issue electronic geofencing directives to clear AVs from active emergency zones.

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The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that the 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle to meet the agency’s new benchmark for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The benchmark is part of recently added pass/fail evaluations in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), which are intended to provide consumers with more information about the safety performance of driver-assistance technologies. You can see the latest NHTSA data on the Model Y here.

“Today’s announcement marks a significant step forward in our efforts to provide consumers with the most comprehensive safety ratings ever,” said NHTSA administrator Jonathan Morrison.

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HighTec EDV-Systeme has disclosed information regarding the development of Novelic’s automotive cabin advanced monitoring (ACAM) solution. The in-cabin radar monitoring system was developed using the HighTec Development Platform.

Novelic’s ACAM system is a cutting-edge automotive radar technology designed to monitor the vehicle cabin and detect the presence and movement of occupants, including children. It enables reliable in-cabin sensing capabilities that help automotive manufacturers meet emerging safety standards such as Euro NCAP’s child presence detection (CPD) protocols, which aim to prevent tragic incidents involving children left unattended in vehicles.

The ACAM solution from Novelic has received industry recognition for its innovative approach to in-cabin sensing, including the In-Cabin Innovation Award.

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UK-based developer of SAE Level 4 automated drive systems, Fusion Processing, has been awarded funding through the government-backed CAM Pathfinder program to investigate how autonomous vehicle technology proven on public roads can be adapted to transform airside staff transportation at UK airports.

The company is leading the CAM Pathfinder Airside Staff Transport Concept Feasibility Study, which will evaluate the operational, economic and safety case for deploying fully autonomous, no-user-in-charge (NUIC) vehicles within the airside environments of UK airports.

A number of international UK airports will be studied as part of the program, with a further invitation open to additional airports wishing to participate and shape the direction of the study.

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The Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies (RV Tech) joint venture has completed winter testing of its production-intent zonal architecture for the first generation of software‑defined vehicles (SDVs). Over the course of several months of testing in Phoenix, Arizona, and Arjeplog, Sweden, a joint team from Volkswagen, Audi, Scout and RV Tech validated the functionality and performance of the electronics and software.

The partnership is developing SDV technology, from operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions.

Oliver Blume, CEO of the Volkswagen Group, said, “We are accelerating toward the future. With the successful completion of the winter tests, our joint venture once again demonstrates the speed and precision of its work.

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A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) has found that Mazda’s advanced driver assistance systems can significantly reduce crash-related insurance claims, particularly when multiple features are combined.

The analysis covered Mazda vehicles from model years 2015 to 2023, examining six ADAS bundles and four standalone systems. Technologies assessed included automatic emergency braking, lane departure prevention, high beam assist and driver monitoring systems.

According to HLDI, larger bundles of safety features, typically incorporating newer-generation systems, were associated with greater reductions in claim frequency.

The most basic bundle, which includes front AEB with forward collision warning, reduced property damage liability (PDL) claims by 13% and bodily injury liability (BIL) claims by 9%.

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BANF and Silicon Labs have unveiled a tire-monitoring technology that processes high-resolution data in real time, designed for autonomous vehicles and connected fleet operations. The system integrates Silicon Labs’ ultra-low-power BG22 Bluetooth LE SoC into BANF’s in-tire sensor platform, turning the tire into a connected intelligence node.

Traditional tire pressure monitoring systems alert drivers only when pressure drops significantly, offering limited insight into tire performance. BANF’s solution, by contrast, measures acceleration, pressure, temperature and tread depth at thousands of samples per second inside the tire. Key signals – such as wheel-nut loosening, slip events or reduced friction – are processed within the tire, reducing communication load and improving response time before sending alerts to the vehicle.

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The Soft Bicycle 360 from AB Dynamics and sister company DRI has been approved by Euro NCAP for official testing. It joins the companies’ expanding line-up of certified test equipment, which includes targets and propulsion systems for cars, motorcycles and pedestrians.

“Cyclist safety is increasingly under the spotlight, as they represent a growing share of road fatalities in the EU,” said Dr Andrew Pick, business director for track test systems at AB Dynamics. “To combat this, Euro NCAP has recently increased the number of test scenarios involving a cyclist for both the passenger-vehicle and HGV programs. As these scenarios become more complex and demanding, the industry needs test objects that are both realistic and robust.

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At the start of the year, Motive launched the AI Dashcam Plus, a single device combining advanced AI capabilities, hands-free communication and integrated hardware. Designed to reduce collisions, the release was accompanied by Motive’s AI Road Safety Report, which analyzed 1.2 billion hours of dashcam footage from 2024 to 2025 to uncover when, where and why collisions occurred. AAVI got some insights from Nyanya Joof, head of UK at Motive

The AI Dashcam Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490 AI processor, enabling it to run more than 30 AI models simultaneously.

Continue reading INTERVIEW: Motive’s Nyanya Joof on driver monitoring and safety at ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International.